WILCO ROAD
Carrying WILCO ROAD over SALEM DITCH
00.4 SOUTH OF SHAFF ROAD, Marion, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILCO ROAD
The WILCO ROAD bridge in Marion, Oregon carries WILCO ROAD over SALEM DITCH. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,640 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILCO ROAD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 47C95 969 00000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
WILCO ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WILCO ROAD against other structures in Marion and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WILCO ROAD?
WILCO ROAD in Marion, Oregon has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILCO ROAD inspected?
WILCO ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILCO ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WILCO ROAD?
WILCO ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILCO ROAD?
WILCO ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WILCO ROAD and does age affect safety?
WILCO ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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